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SV05 RUO

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,799 mi
Last recorded64,799 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 RUO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 64,799 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2017 64,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,704 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 57,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine man lamp on

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 55,068 miles

all front anti roll bar rubber bushes deteriorated

boot floor and o/s/r bumper mounting point corroded

both rear springs corroded

engine management lamp illuminated

previous repair to exhaust center section

Fail 7 Feb 2015 54,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all front anti roll bar rubber bushes deteriorated

boot floor and o/s/r bumper mounting point corroded

both rear springs corroded

engine management lamp illuminated

previous repair to exhaust center section

Pass 12 Feb 2014 47,898 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,591 miles

both rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low

front exhaust braket not in hanger

Fail 11 Mar 2013 40,591 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres low

both rear tyres perished

front exhaust braket not in hanger

Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,826 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 32,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to crack

front discs corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 25,254 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to crack

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2010 20,524 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,194 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 13,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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SV05 RUO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV05 RUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SV05 RUO registered?

SV05 RUO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SV05 RUO safe to buy?

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